UN Youth  Australia, believing in the purposes and principles of the United Nations, aims to encourage young people to strive towards a greater understanding of global issues, and to educate them about the United Nations' structure, functions and future. Operating as a national network of young volunteers, UN Youth Australia is based firmly on a philosophy of best practice youth-for-youth leadership.

 

UN Youth Australia aims to develop students' skills in vital areas such as debating, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving and understanding of international affairs in an accessible and supportive environment. By encouraging young people to discuss and debate important issues amongst their peers and the broader community, UN Youth Australia gives voice to the concerns of young people. Ultimately, UN Youth Australia plays a dual role as an educational and advocacy body for Australia's young people.

 


  • Take A Seat Competition

  • Passionate about the UN Security Council? Want to be in the running to win a specially engraved iPod or iPad? How about getting your views published in local and national media? The Take A Seat Essay and Multimedia Competition for high school students could be for you!

    In the lead up to Australia's 2012 bid for a seat on the UN Security Council, UN Youth Australia in partnership with Australia's Role in the World and UNAA are giving high school students the chance to express their views about this important campaign. The competition is accepting both essay and multimedia submissions, which are divided into years 7-9 and 10-12.

    Submissions for the competition are open until midnight of May 20, so jump onto the website today and get your submission started!


  • Australia's Role In The World

  • UN Youth Australia, in partnership with the Australian Institute of International Affairs and the University of Melbourne, has developed Australia's Role In The World. Australia’s Role in the World aims to promote debate on global issues and Australia’s role in international affairs. Major news, opinion pieces, polls and educational information are updated regularly.

    Australia's Role In The World is also featured in a number of public lectures from the University of Melbourne, with such speakers as Tim Costello, Peter Singer and Sir Gustav Nossal. You can get more information to go to australiasroleintheworld.org.au